Maqamat

A collection of essays by Javed Ahmed Ghamidi that sheds light onmilestones that have been a part of his journey of a quarter of a century. Javed Ahmad Ghamidi is a distinguished Islamic scholar,author, and educator from Pakistan, widely recognized for his deepunderstanding of Islamic teachings and his commitment to fostering acomprehensive view of Islam's core principles. Born in 1951, Ghamidi wasinfluenced by his mentor, Amin Ahsan Islahi, a leading disciple of therenowned scholar Hamiduddin Farahi. Over the years, Ghamidi hascultivated a unique approach to Islamic thought, combining rigorousscholarship with a focus on contemporary relevance.Ghamidi is the founder of Al-Mawrid Institute of Islamic Sciences, anorganization dedicated to the research, education, and dissemination ofIslamic knowledge. He is currently Principal Research Fellow and ChiefPatron at the Ghamidi Center of Islamic Learning in the United States. Hisseminal work, Meezan, provides a comprehensive analysis of Islamicbeliefs, practices, and ethics, embodying his commitment to clarity,intellectual rigor, and rational inquiry. This and other works haveestablished him as a respected authority in the Islamic world.In addition to Meezan, Ghamidi has authored numerous books and articleson various facets of Islam, including Islam: A Concise Introduction, asimplified summary of Meezan. His contributions extend beyond academia,with frequent media appearances and active engagement in publicdiscourse, making him a significant voice in contemporary Islamic thought.